CoE Tax Advisor
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TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 

• Support tax and accounting teams for tax advice, technical and/or process related questions regarding Direct & Indirect tax, Tax Accounting, Tax Reporting and Tax Compliance in GBS for the countries within the scope.
• Manage complex tax activities within region and/or with global impact, including Tax Audit support & steering.
• Identify process improvement needs in GBS and align with CoE/GPO organization.
• Monitor key process metrics that measure performance (e.g., dedicated ICS reviewer).
• Manage knowledge by guiding, documenting, and training Bayer´s process.
• Caretaker for outsourcing and first point of contact.
• Quality gate activities such as:  
• Risk based random review of tax declarations.
• Approval of most relevant tax payments.
• Review tax declarations for complex legal entities and complex issues.
• Perform / organize trainings to further increase tax specific knowledge. 
• Define additional data checks and coordinate with GPO.

WHO YOU ARE  

• BA/BS degree in Tax/Fiscal, Finance, Accounting, Law or Business.
• At least 5 years of experience in tax advisory or/and in a multinational company, preferably covering direct & indirect tax advisory, tax compliance, tax accounting and tax reporting.
• A high proficiency level in English and Spanish, both written and spoken (additional language is an advantage).
• Strong capabilities to work through ambiguity and for sound judgment.
• Advanced level of capabilities to lead change, projects, initiatives, and to collaborate.
• Advanced level of ability to explain the "why", ability to influence people and to drive change or to execute governance of Tax. 
• Strong tax judgement and business knowledge or ability to quickly learn.
• Advanced level of capability to collaborate task/project oriented without geographical, organizational, or functional boarders.
• SAP experience is a plus.
• Very good analytical skills and the proactive attitude to drive process changes. 
• Customer oriented mind-set, change management capabilities and Team player.
• Competence to grasp an overview of complex subjects and deduce operational activities.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication, and presentation skills and ability to manage multiple and diverse stakeholders.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU
 

• Hybrid Working Style.
• Full time employment contract.
• Wide range of development opportunities.
• Competitive salary.
• Attractive benefits package.
• Good working conditions and comfortable working environment.